Clutha District Council

Bruce Ward
The Clutha District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 14 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Three councillors will be elected from the Bruce ward. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Clutha District Council election.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • No more building consents issued until the infrasture has caught up with demand.

    Careful consideration should be given before any rezoning is undertaken re the above policy

    Before undertaking streetscapes etc, careful consideration and understanding of what the local people want should be a priority.

  • No more building consents issued until the infrasture has caught up with demand.

    Careful consideration should be given before any rezoning is undertaken re the above policy

    Before undertaking streetscapes etc, careful consideration and understanding of what the local people want should be a priority.